St Francis Xavier Primary School
St Francis Xavier Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Woolgoolga, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1071, it sits in the 76th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 263 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 4% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 23% have a language background other than English.
Woolgoolga NSW 2456. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Francis Xavier Primary School compares
By ICSEA, St Francis Xavier Primary School ranks 534th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 4 primary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Woolgoolga Public School, a government primary school 0.5 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. St Francis Xavier Primary School scores 1071, above average.
Enrolment and location
St Francis Xavier Primary School is a Catholic school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About Woolgoolga
St Francis Xavier Primary School is located in Woolgoolga, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,190/wk and median rent of $360/wk. Population: 6,151.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Woolgoolga suburb profileSchools near St Francis Xavier Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Francis Xavier Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woolgoolga Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Woolgoolga | 0.5 km | 965 | 106 lower | 349 |
| Woolgoolga High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Woolgoolga | 2.0 km | 969 | 102 lower | 867 |
| Mullaway Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Mullaway | 4.3 km | 1033 | 38 lower | 266 |
| Sandy Beach Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Sandy Beach | 4.5 km | 973 | 98 lower | 336 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Francis Xavier Primary School a government school?
No, St Francis Xavier Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Francis Xavier Primary School offer?
St Francis Xavier Primary School offers K-6.
What is St Francis Xavier Primary School's ICSEA score?
St Francis Xavier Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1071, placing it in the 76th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Francis Xavier Primary School?
St Francis Xavier Primary School has 263 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Francis Xavier Primary School?
The nearest schools to St Francis Xavier Primary School are Woolgoolga Public School (0.5 km), Woolgoolga High School (2.0 km), Mullaway Public School (4.3 km).
Where is St Francis Xavier Primary School located?
St Francis Xavier Primary School is located in Woolgoolga, NSW 2456. Visit the school website at http://www.woolplism.catholic.edu.au.